Chain Mail Swap - Birthday Card with Pretty Florals Dies & Florals in Bloom DSP

 

For the past few months, I’ve been taking part in a chain mail card swap with fellow Aussie SU demonstrators. It reminds me of the childhood game Chinese Whispers, where the message never quite ends up the same as it started!

Cards in our swap can evolve in much the same way. The first card in each blog hop begins as an original design, which is then posted to the next person on the list. Each participant creates their own version by CASEing (Copy And Selectively Editing) the card they receive before sending it on again. This continues throughout the group, with each card changing a little along the way.

I’ve absolutely loved this challenge, there’s something so exciting about opening the letterbox every two weeks to find a new card waiting to inspire me. I must admit, I’m really missing that happy mail now that this round has come to an end.

For today’s blog hop, we’re starting with Tracy's card. I recommend beginning with her blog post, then clicking through the links to see how each card transforms along the way.

I absolutely love how my card turned out! The bright, cheerful flowers from the Pretty Floral Dies pair perfectly with the vibrant flowers in Bloom DSP. Such a joyful combination. There's so much to love about the fun book binding card fold, and by simply changing the sentiment this card can easily be adapted for so many different occasions. 

Close up

With decorated envelope

Inside card

Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog. I hope you have enjoyed my project and that you are inspired to get crafty!

Stampin' Up! products used in today's project: 

Stamp set: Banner Sayings

Ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Strawberry Slush, Memento 

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Strawberry Slush, Basic White

DSP: Florals in Bloom 

Punches: Three Banner 
Dies: Spotlight on Nature, Pretty Floral

Other: Vellum

Adhesive: Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals